HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES joined the Norwich Stars Club in contesting the Norfolk Individual Championships at Eaton Park. In total 26 riders contested the eight categories and, with three of the recently crowned Hethersett Club Champions absent, there were easier opportunities for others to grab the glory. Nyla El-Labany successfully defended her Under-8 title but it was Ronnie […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES have had busy weekends concluding several competitions and picking up trophies on the way. The final two rounds of the South-East Grand Prix were on consecutive Saturdays. Six riders made the trip to East London for Round 7 and there were wins for Mason Martin (Senior) and Dave Martin (Veterans). Amelia Dodson was runner-up […]
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Newport provided 7 out of the 9 age groups at the Welsh riders championships at East Newport. The 9 newly crowned champions are: Under 10 girls – Isla Lewis (Newport)Under 10 boys – Jake Solomon (Newport)Under 13s girls – Esmae Lewis (Newport)Under 13s boys – Luie Lewis (Newport)Under 16s girls – Ellie George (Newport)Under 16s boys – Tom Alexander (East […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES had a busy few days around four tracks and came away with a few successes. However, one of the most notable events happened at Great Blakenham on Saturday evening. On 5th June 1980 a young 12-year-old lad was coerced on to a bike to make up the number for the Giants team in the […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES have announced the date of their annual Hethersett Charity Cup, again sponsored by Breckland Autos. The match will take place on Sunday October 15th at 3 p.m. and riders from all clubs are welcome to apply to take part on a first-come first-served basis. The selected Charity this season is the East of England […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES concluded their South-East League programme with two victories over Sussex side Hellingly Lions at the Memorial Playing Field track. In the Division 2 match the Hawks built up a 12-point lead by the interval thanks to three wins by the Harley Hamill / Mason Martin pairing and good teamwork elsewhere. The use of a […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES entertained local rivals Norwich Stars in a South-East Division 2 fixture in dry and dusty conditions and stifling temperatures in the low 30s. It is a friendly rivalry built over many years and this was clear before the first tapes went up – all riders came together for a half-minute applause in memory of […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES had 15 riders at Round 7 of the Norfolk GO-RIDE and Senior Grand Prix series held at Eaton Park in hot conditions. There were wins for Nyla El-Labany, Oscar Copeland, Luca El-Labany and Dave Martin in their respective categories.The final round is at Hethersett on Wednesday 20th September at 7 p.m. This Sunday the […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES had seven riders in the North of England adorned in new-style YBM shirts in the British Individual Championships. Returning to Norfolk they can feel very proud of their efforts with two medals in their kitbags and some other outstanding performances including four fifth places. Glyn Morgan looked in good form in the Over-60s at […]
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Hull CSC are putting together the final touches for staging their part of the North & Scotland regions staging of the British Individual Finals Weekend. In conjunction with Sheffield (Saturday & Sunday) and Astley & Tyldesley (Monday) the Hessle Raceway is staging finals and qualifying rounds over the Saturday and Sunday. There are plans to live stream the weekends racing […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES owe a big thank you to the eight riders and two drivers who made the long journey on a hot Sunday to Hellingly to ensure two fixtures were honoured – it looked earlier in the week that it would not be possible with so many riders away on holiday or having other commitments. In […]
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Former Australian International and Poole Pirates speedway rider Darcy Ward turned up with his son (on balance bike) for Poole CSC’s Tuesday club night on August 15th. He kindly posed for a few pictures with the Junior Club members as pictured below: (All photos taken by Arthur Lawrence)
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES had a busy weekend starting with the staging of the National Round 2 of the British Youth & Junior League and the Little League for Under-8s and Under-10s. A total of 72 riders took part and there were top youngsters present from across the country. Best home performances came from brother and sister Luca […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES entertained Great Blakenham in the South East Division 2 and Youth Division and put new life into their campaign with a double victory. The Division 2 match had a mix of very experienced riders and young prospects and proved to be very competitive, so much so that top referee Terry Ashford was very busy […]
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On Saturday lone Ace Jacob Jewkes was racing down in Ipswich at the Kesgrave Panthers Track wearing the club colours in the Under 10s Little League Championships. Jacob scored 9 points in his four race heats meaning he qualified for the D final which he went onto win! Well done Jacob! There was more racing action on Sunday as we […]
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match report by Sarah Brailey Hethersett Hawks / Yellow Brick Mortgages have crowned another British Champion!! Saturday saw the youngest of the Hawks riders venture across the border to Kesgrave for the U8 and U10 Little League British Championships. Following the success of last year at Leicester, the Hawks were going with high hopes but with relatively new riders, a […]
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The Hull Cycle Speedway Club staged a 24 hour sponsored ride over the May Bank Holiday Weekend. The ride was jointly in aid of Dove House Hospice and the Hull CSC. Starting at 6pm on the Saturday evening the younger riders began the marathon with senior riders taking over through the night before the whole club completed the event at […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES are having a difficult time in South-East Division 2 and travelled to Ipswich without any senior riders being available. The enthusiastic youth team, including seven-year-old Nyla El-Labany, stepped up and received compliments from their hosts for their commitment. Needless to say, against an Ipswich B side that, on-paper, looked at full strength, they found […]
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